Page 2 - THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT; ” gas
2 THE POWER IN POWER EQUIPMENT Thank you for selecting a Briggs & Stratton engine to power your equipment. Briggs & Stratton is committed to producing a line of engines which will make your life’s chores easier toperform. We have, at the same time, improved the design of our engines so the...
Page 3 - BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE; DANGER; HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS; WARNING
3 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions ANDthe instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injuryor death. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSCONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO • Make you aw...
Page 4 - SAFETY; Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.; WHEN ADDING FUEL; Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.; WHEN STARTING ENGINE; Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.; WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT; Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.; WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT; WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK; Use approved spark plug tester.; Starting engine creates sparking.
4 SAFETY WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammableand explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2minutes before removing gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area. • Do not overfill ...
Page 5 - Start and run engine outdoors.; Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.; Operate equipment with guards in place.
5 SAFETY WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,fainting or death. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even ifdoors or windows are open. WARNING Running engines produce heat. ...
Page 6 - ENGINE PARTS; GENERAL INFORMATION; ENGINE MODEL; TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS; THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED
6 ENGINE PARTS 1. Blower housing2. Finger guard/ Rotating screen 3. Rope handle4. Fuel fill5. Control levers6. Air cleaner7. Spark plug wire 8. Stop switch (if equipped)9. Engine Model Type Code xxxxx xxxx xx xxxxxxxx 10. Oil level 11. Oil fill cap 12. Oil drain plug13. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if eq...
Page 7 - OIL; OIL CAPACITY; Do not use special additives.; C) will result in higher; SAE Viscosity Grades; Check oil level before starting the engine.; Oil Fill
7 OIL 274778 CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs &Stratton without oil. Check oil level before startingengine. If you start the engine without oil, the enginewill be damaged beyond repair and will not becovered under warranty. Note: If this engine is equipped with gear reduction, gearred...
Page 8 - FUEL; TYPE OF FUEL TO USE; Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.; ADDING FUEL; fuel can fills to the; Fuel Fill
8 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with aminimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum fromforming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days. • Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol. • Do ...
Page 9 - STARTING; Do not use pressurized starting fluids.; STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS; Store and fuel equipment in level position.
9 STARTING WARNING • Do not use pressurized starting fluids. • Vapors are flammable. STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS ♦ Store and fuel equipment in level position. ♦ Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.) ♦ Use correct type of oil for expected startingtemperature. (See Oil.) ♦ Remove external equipment/engine loads...
Page 10 - STARTING AND STOPPING; TO START ENGINE; Move choke control lever to CHOKE.; TO STOP ENGINE
10 STARTING AND STOPPING REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER TO START ENGINE [1] Check oil level (see p. 8). [2] Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST. Operate engine with throttle in FAST. [3] Move choke control lever to CHOKE. OIL LEVEL Throttle Choke Throttle [4] Move stop switch (ifequipped) to ON. [5] Grasp ...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE; Task; CHANGING OIL; Change oil after first 5 hours of use.; Typical drain plugs
11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance andextend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs &Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs &Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well,may damage the engine, and may result in injury. ...
Page 12 - CHANGING OIL IN GEAR REDUCTION (if; Replace both oil plugs.; AIR CLEANER; REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING AIR CLEANER; Loosen screws and remove cover.; CLEANING PRE-CLEANER AND CARTRIDGE
12 MAINTENANCE CHANGING OIL IN GEAR REDUCTION (if equipped) Change oil in gear reduction after every 100 hours ofoperation. [1] To drain oil, loosen 4 gear case cover screws anddrain oil into appropriate receptacle. [2] After draining, torque 4 screws to 85 in-lbs. [3] To refill, pour SAE 30 oil int...
Page 13 - Finger Guard
13 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engineand engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. WARNING If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the ...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENTS; THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT; TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE*; CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR*
14 ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remotethrottle control may need adjustment. See your authorizedBriggs & Stratton dealer or follow the instructions below. WARNING Prevent unintentional starting. Before performing adjustments: • Remove spa...
Page 15 - Briggs & Stratton Corporation; Parts List
15 SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS &STRATTON PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON PART PART NO. (or equivalent) Flat air cleaner cartridge 491588 (5043) Flat air cleaner pre-cleaner 491435 Oil 100005 or 100028 Fuel Filter 298090 (5018) Gas additive 5041 Resistor spark plug 802592 Sta...
Page 16 - STORAGE; Engines stored over 30 days need special attention.; both sides of this order form carefully
16 SERVICE & STORAGE STORAGE Engines stored over 30 days need special attention. [1] To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or onessential carburetor parts:a) if fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulatedgasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or anether), run engine until it stops fro...